Learn to avoid dangerous situations, and become a confident driver. Flex Traffic and Driving School explains how to feel at ease when driving:
1. Check all your mirrors and eliminate blind spots.
The rear-view mirror must be adjusted so that you can see the back window of your car entirely. When adjusting the mirrors, you should be in your normal driving position.
2. Parallel Parking
When parallel parking, make sure you don’t scratch the rims of your car. It’s better to parallel park in reverse: this way, the curb is visible in the side-view mirrors, so you won’t be too close to it.
3. Dry your brakes after driving through a puddle.
After passing a big puddle, dry the brakes first: pressing the gas pedal, press the brake pedal a few times. Friction causes heat, so water evaporates from the brake pads.
4. Watch out for the maneuvers of taller cars in front of you.
Drivers of taller vehicles (truck and buses) see road situations much more clearly. If they start to change lanes all at once, it’s likely that they saw a car accident or a different kind of roadblock. Follow suit, and change lanes too.
5. If a car in front of you is slowing down, follow suit.
You should do the same. It’s likely that the driver wants to let a pedestrian or an animal pass.